UPDATE: SimCity is back online and following an update on Origin, will include an offline mode. Here’s a walkthrough trailer: ORIGINAL STORY: SimCity Update 10, which contains offline play, launched today. At present the game is experiencing a server down time, so the game will be unavailable for a few hours. The down time started […]

SimCity’s long awaited offline play update is almost upon us, according to the game’s Twitter account, which noted that update ten is “in final testing” and “almost there”. Update ten includes many fixes and features but offline play is the big one many fans are waiting for. Thanks, games.on.net.

SimCity’s most asked for feature by the community is the ability to play offline, EA’s usual response was that the simulation is not an offline game. All of this is going to change however since the game will be getting an offline mode.

SimCity now supports mods, providing all mods created adhere to guidelines set forth by Maxis. If you are particularly into modding, you can look over the blog post from Maxis here, as well as look over the guidelines. The gist is this: don’t mess with the multiplayer or foul up the integrity of the gameplay; […]

SimCity has a new intro video available for the upcoming Cities of Tomorrow expansion. The content update will include various futuristic transportation and technology options once the player has unlocked relevant research performed by The Academy. City builders will be able to make use of MagLevs, Garbage Atomizers, the Wave Generator and multi-zoned MegaTowers come […]

SimCity didn’t get off to the best of starts, with server issues hammering the game mercilessly. Australian consumer group Choice has awarded publisher EA with a ‘Shonky’ award for charging dismayed gamers a high fee for calling tech support during the debacle.

SimCity is getting a new expansion in November called Cities of Tomorrow, and today Maxis has released a blog detailing some of the neat, futuristic transportation options. You know, like monorails. It has also released a developer video, which you can view below. Cities of Tomorrow launched November 12.

SimCity developer Maxis recently published the first draft of its modding rules online, along with a call for creativity among the game’s fan base. The title’s first modded building has gone live, and its creator has discussed the method online.